After living in a conversion van camper for 6 months solo and then moving into a house with a community, I’ve come to notice some amazing transformational insights. So, I thought I’d take a moment to share with you what I’ve started to experience after living in a conversion van camper for the last 6 months, then moving into a house. Have you ever thought of what life would be[...]
Why I decided to stop living in my off-road camper van was actually a huge surprise to me as well. I would never have guessed how this journey would have shifted and changed me… So, I began to take things for granted, and in order to be grateful for what we have, we had to have those things taken away for us to see them more clearly. That was also a part of this journey for me, you[...]
Of course, the snow is starting to fall (In most areas) and some days it can be nice to rest up and spend some time inside and maybe even have a cozy day in watching travel movies. After all, winter is the time of the season for hibernation and restoration. (With a sprinkle of adventure and cocoa.) However, maybe you're still wanting to experience travel but while in the comfort of y[...]
Overall, every camper van is going to have a bit of a different set-up or build, but for this camper conversion van there are definitely some quirky and fun essentials, that truly give the van that homey touch! So, I know many people have decided to start a van build and are on the lookout for those essentials to give it the homey touch. I’ve taken the time to lay out all the camper c[...]
At the beginning of van life, it was quite easy to stay on top of hygiene while in a conversion camper van, but things get dirty very quickly! However, it's also extremely easy to clean too! Not only does the van get dirty quickly, but so do we! Ha! So, knowing our shower options can really allow us to stay on top of our hygiene needs. Especially since, and every single person h[...]
Although, I know this isn’t a luxurious conversation, it is still a part of our biological needs, and so many people have asked about the portable toilet for campervan life and where to go to the bathroom. Have you ever seen that sticker, ‘Everyone Poops’, well it’s true! After last week being kind of crappy, I figured this would be the perfect time to transition into talking[...]
For just about everything in life, there are pros and cons, even for living in a van full time. So many people ask me if I absolutely love it and if I’m super excited about it, realistically, it depends on when you ask me. If you ask me after I get a flat tire, then most likely not super excited. However, if you ask me after I just found an amazing camping spot right by the water w[...]
With any new adventure comes ups and downs, so after spending 4-5 months in a converted van, I figured I’ve got down to the core of a few mistakes. Also, I wanted to mention that this article in no way means that I didn’t like van life, it just shows some learning curves as well as trial and errors I had gone through. Hopefully, you can learn from my mistakes and truly get closer to[...]
Gradually, over time we start to get a better idea of what mastering road trip/ long journey prep looks like for us, this article is to help get you started! After living in a van for almost half a year, I have a pretty good idea of the basic prep, allow me to share these with you. HAVE THE MOST UPDATED PAPERWORK & REGISTRATION Firstly, check that all your paperwork and tabs are u[...]
Getting started with van life costs can vary and can be as much or as little as you’d like. Although the more you cut the price tag, the more accommodations will get cut. So, if you buy a van that’s $200, it may turn around and end up being over $5,000- $10,000 in repairs. Ultimately, it’s your choice for how you want the costs to level out. INITIAL PURCHASE Firstly, I want t[...]
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